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Durability of Concrete

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The durability of concrete is proportional to :

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Sand content

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Water-cement ratio

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C

Cement-aggregate ratio

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Aggregate-water ratio

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Solution

The correct option is C Cement-aggregate ratio
Volume changes due to difference in thermal properties of aggregate and cement paste.

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